Lesson In Crime, A - Tokyo Police Club > Reviews

Advantages: Sharp, Breif, Brilliant lyrics, Inventive and passionate
Disadvantages: leaves you gagging for more

...today. With 8 tracks, A Lesson in Crime only clocks in at 18 minutes. But what a quarter of an hour it is. From the first drum beat to the last synth note, this is a master class in how to make a splash on a scene. They bang, crash and rip their way through the Cheer it on, the EP’s opener, and most certainly the most memorable of their tunes. The choice to chant their name at intervals within the song is an odd one, but the risk pays off with ... Read review

Advantages: Wild trances, Still remains a classic, Groundbraking music
Disadvantages: May not appeal to everyone, Only lasts for 20 min

...I bought the cd "A Lesson in Crime" I listened all the way though with no going back it was great some of the best music I have listened to in awhile, I told my mates to go and get the cd they did and it was as if we were in a trance set by Tokyo Police club. The music on the album is amazing as you will see below Cheer It On 3/5 The song has a very fast tempo, a great starter song since the lyrics and the tune grab your attention for the whole ... Read review

Advantages: Sharp, feisty and energetic
Disadvantages: It' only a EP and not a full album of their super tunes

If only all young guitar bands were smart enough to rock out this fast, banging out seven first-rate mod-punk party-starters in barely more than sixteen minutes. This foursome has nothing to do with Tokyo (they're from suburban Toronto) or law enforcement; they have everything to do with Buzzcocks-style velocity and Strokes-style guitar hooks, without slowing down for a breath. Their debut EP has no fat on its bones, from the moment David ... Read review

Advantages: Great riffs, Good baselines
Disadvantages: Short track lengths

Tokyo police club, a 4 piece band from toronto have blasted onto the scene with this rather impressive EP, it features 7 tracks which are: 1. Cheer It On 2. Nature Of The Experiment 3. Citizens of Tommorow 4. Shoulders & Arms 5. If It Works 6. Be Good 7. La Ferrassie All of which i thought were brilliant, they all have catchy hooks and amazing baselines which you'll be singing in your head all day. The vocals are raw and gritty which really works ... Read review